Developer and Database Administrator  Pittsburgh, PA
Location: US, PA, Pittsburgh

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Job description:
This position is a mixture of Developer and Database administrator. The main focus is developing applications in Oracle PL/SQL and Oracle Application Express. Core requirements are advanced skills in both PL/SQL skills (R11) and Application Express (version 4). Also, Java experience is also required.A secondary role is to provide light Oracle database administration. Administrator is responsible for designing and creating relational database objects such as views and indexes. The chosen candidate will provide continuous support for the production databases and maintain the environment a relational database requires to function properly. Detailed Description · Develop applications in PL/SQL and Application Express· Interface Java with COBOL via ODBC, which connects with Enterprise software Rubicon· Solid communication and business analyst skills that result in developing applications with proven ROI and business improvement· Review physical database structures · Enforce IT database standards, guidelines and operational policies and procedures · Review performance, maintenance and utilities associated with each structure such as reorganizations, loads and unloads· Review routine backup and export logs · Review SQL performance and implement tuning as needed · Review application''s access to the database structures · Routinely test backup and recovery strategies · Review, where required, the purge and/or archive criteria for historical data · Monitor and correct database performance issues · Develop, test and implement database migration plans · Perform database software patches and upgrades · Perform routine monitoring and tuning of databases to insure continuous database operations such as database storage, memory, CPU, network usage, and I/O contention · Insure appropriate users are in place with the appropriate security levels · Evaluate and test new database features and/or functionality · Perform database maintenance functions · Move, rebuild, or change database objects as required in production · Start and stop database instances · Providing assistance in the development of the conceptual and logical database design · Participate in database migration reviews · Review application to enhance performance tuning · Provide technical assistance to other team members · Provide ongoing database support in the production environment · Review daily regulatory change reports such as SOX change changes· Collect historical database performance data · Perform other duties as required· Willingness to evolve functional and technical skills related to Oracle E-Business Suite, EBSPerform other duties as required 

Requirements:
Job Requirements EXPERIENCE· Minimum of 5 years of experience in PL/SQL development is required· Minimum of 3 years of experience of oracle development is required· Minimum of 2 years of experience with Oracle Application Express is highly desirable· Minimum of 2 years of Developer-level DBA skills is highly desirable· Minimum of 2 years of development in a Linux environment is highly desirableEDUCATION· Typically, a Bachelor''s Degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, or another related discipline is required. · A combination of relevant work experience and education will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.Candidate Must Have : 5 years exp. in PL/SQL development,3 years exp. of Oracle development,Combination of relevant work experience and education will be considered in lieu of bachelor''s degree.Additional Information : 2 years exp. in Oracle Application Express highly desirableYears of Experiance:5+Education Level:Bachelor's Degree

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Salary:82K